Books with author Hans Christian Andersen

Who has not laughed at the emperor’s new clothes, thrilled to the song of the nightingale, or sympathized with the ugly duckling? In the 170 years since they first began to appear, Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales have entranced and bewitched millions of readers, adults and children alike. Writing in the midst of a Europe-wide rebirth of national literature, Anderson broke new ground with his fairy tales in two important ways. First, he composed them in the vernacular, mimicking the language he used in telling them to children aloud. Second, he set his tales in his own land and time, giving rise to his loving descriptions of the Danish countryside. In contrast to such folklorists as the Brothers Grimm, Anderson’s tales are grounded in the real and often focus on the significance of small or overlooked things. Here are all of Andersen’s collected tales, many—such as The Little Mermaid,” The Red Shoes,” and The Steadfast Tin Soldier”—still popular through modern adaptations, and others, including The Flying Trunk” and The Most Incredible Thing,” well worth rediscovering.

Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, the son of a shoemaker. His early life was wretched, but he was adopted by a patron and became a short-story writer, novelist and playwright, though he remains best-known for his magical fairy tales which were published between 1835 and 1872. For 150 years his stories have been delighting both adults and children. Packed with a light-hearted whimsy combined with a mature wisdom they are as entrancing as ever. Here are all of Andersen's 168 tales, and among the favourites are The Red Shoes, The Mermaid, The Real Princess, The Emperor's New Clothes, The Tinder Box and of course The Ugly Duckling.

In this light-hearted story we join Hans in his quest for the princess and half the kingdom. Every child and adult will be better off for having made acquaintance with the likeable, amusing Clod Hans.About H.C. Andersen Illustrated Fairy Tales===============================Within the fairy tale treasury that has come into the world's possession, Hans Christian Andersen's tales are among some of the most outstanding. His spellbinding stories present deep moral lessons that span both cultural and generational differences. A thread of optimism weaves its way through Andersen's stories, giving hope and inspiration to all readers. It is in this spirit that the Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Classics are published. We have selected 30 of the most popular tales and handpicked the best illustrators for each of them, taking great care to match the style of the illustrator with the specific story. Each tale talks to the heart through both words and pictures uncovering the very essence of life's values.

"Thumbelina" is one of the most beautiful tales written by famous Danish writer and poet Hans Christian Andersen. The book, presented here, strongly differs from similar editions. It is made on the base of more than 20 delightful illustrations - the work of Boris Diodorov, a great Russian artist and illustrator, repeated holder of the Order of Andersen, instituted by Danish royal family. It's possible to list endlessly the set of qualities and advantages of this book, and all of them will be true, but... seeing is believing!

This is Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), the man of our childhood, youth and old age. His fairy tales penetrate into our heart and skin. We smell love and devotion, pain and peace, the past and the eternity in his stories. It seems that he knows the melody of the soul, the best accords of the most beautiful musical instrument… These fairy tales are not for children only, they are, indeed, for all ages and nationalities. New and classic illustrations for the beloved stories which never make one bored, because you shall always read and reread them…

THE SNOW QUEENA TALE IN SEVEN STORIES"The Snow Queen" (Danish: Snedronningen) is an original fairy tale written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen. The tale was first published 21 December 1844 in New Fairy Tales. First Volume. Second Collection. 1845. (Danish: Nye Eventyr. Første Bind. Anden Samling. 1845.) The story centres on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by Gerda and her friend, Kai.

Magical. Otherworldly. Mystical.The Most Wonderful Fairy Talesof Hans Christian Andersen———————————————FAIRY TALES OF ANDERSEN———————————————This is a great collectionof Hans Christian Andersen’s tales- stories with messagesfor children and adults!———————————————READ & DREAM———————————————Discover the traditional fairytale worldof witches, dragons, ghosts and giants!Enjoy magical moments: Be a child again,or read a story to your beloved child!———————————————THE FAIRY TALES———————————————The book includes:The most wonderful fairy tales✿ The Little Mermaid✿ The Ugly Duckling✿ The Snow Queen✿ The Steadfast Tin Soldier✿ The Snow Man✿ The Red Shoes✿ The Wild Swans✿ The Emperor’s New Clothes✿ The Swineherd✿ Little Ida's Flowers✿ Silly Hans✿ Everything in the Right Place✿ Holger Danske✿ In a Thousand Years✿ Ib and Little Christine✿ Little Claus and Big Claus✿ Little TukAND MANY, MANY MORE

The book includes famous fairy tale The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen fully illustrated all-color (28 color illustrations).and adapted in corresponding English-Russian paragraphs by Maria Tsaneva.The book is an excellent way to read Paragraph by Paragraph Translation along your kids. Your little one can follow along as each individual English paragraph is paired with the corresponding Russian paragraph. The paragraphs are not long, so there is no need to do a lot of back and forth to see the Russian translation and the English text. The text is relatively simple vocabulary and grammar wise, but not very simple at all, so for beginners this should be a great challenge. The tale was first published in 1845, and centers on the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl, Kai and Gerda.The story is one of Andersen's longest. It is regularly included in selected tales and collections of his work and is frequently reprinted in illustrated storybook editions for children. The Snow Queen is a tale told in seven 'stories':About the Mirror and its PiecesA Little Boy and a Little GirlThe Flower Garden of the Woman Who Knew MagicThe Prince and PrincessThe Little Robber GirlThe Lapp Woman and the Finn WomanWhat Happened at the Snow Queen's Palace and what happened Afterwards

The cornerstone of modern fantasy…An exciting new compilation of Hans Christian Andersen’s world-famous fairy talesThe Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen presents the most famous Andersen stories, including classics such as “The Little Mermaid”, “The Ugly Duckling”, and “The Princess and the Pea,” in a highly esteemed 1942 translation by Jean Hersholt. This lovingly designed book contains a sparkling and unexpected selection of beautiful artwork from the 1840s to the 1980s by such artist greats as Kay Nielsen, the beloved Arthur Rackham, the eccentric Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger, as well as exciting, newly discovered talents. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, which enrich the presentation of Andersen’s tales in a unique format, pairing one tale with one artist, and make this a fresh addition to children’s libraries as well as to adult art-book collections. In addition to the tales and illustrations, the compilation also contains a presentation of Andersen’s legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, and extended artists’ biographies in the appendix. Meant for the whole family, this precious edition shares the eternal magic of Andersen’s tales, celebrating his tender, heartfelt stories that have entered both our collective imagination and the literary canon. Brings together the most famous Hans Christian Andersen tales in a one-of-a-kind design Includes illustrations by famous artists from Austria, Britain, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Japan, Sweden, the Ukraine, and the United States Features the highly esteemed translation by Jean Hersholt, accessible to readers of all ages Contains dozens of all-new silhouettes specially commissioned for the book The following 23 fairy tales are featured in the book: The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Swineherd, The Old Man Is Always Right, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Darning Needle, Twelve by Mail, The Brave Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Flea and the Professor, Thumbelina, The Sweethearts, Ole Shut-Eye, Five Peas in a Pod, The Ugly Duckling, Little Ida’s Flowers, The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep, The Flying Trunk, The Little Match Girl, The Tinderbox, The Pen and Inkstand, and The Farmyard Cock and the Weathercock.

CONTENTS The Emperor’s New Clothes The Swineherd The Real Princess The Shoes of Fortune The Fir Tree The Snow Queen The Leap-Frog The Elderbush The Bell The Old House The Happy Family The Story of a Mother The False Collar The Shadow The Little Match Girl The Dream of Little Tuk The Naughty Boy The Red Shoes Enjoy this classic piece of literature with an appreciation fostered by greater understanding and insight! Original additions may include notes, lessons, and activities designed to foster understanding at key points in the story and at critical chapters. As an educator, I believe that older works of literature must be introduced into new generations. This belief has guided my editing of the original source material. This special edition contains edits specifically aimed at assisting readers in understanding the classic text, preparing students for examinations, or providing lesson plans for teachers. This book is ideal for readers in high school, college, or otherwise seeking an easier understanding of a classic text.